@patmhickey 6h6 hours agoMoreForgot to mention Ball State will come to Evansville next year in addition to the H/A this coming season. So, for what we know for 2019-20, there is Murray, Miami Ohio and Ball State.

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@MDSpencerAD 1h1 hour agoMoreReplying to @patmhickeyUWGB and Jacksonville State are also series and will be returned on the road in 2019-20.

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@patmhickey 6h6 hours agoMoreLastly, McCarty said he believes they will announce the entire recruiting class next week

It might take a couple of years to get things turned over, but I am such a huge fan of having fewer (ideally zero) D-2 games and putting an emphasis on regional teams for our non-conference slate. In the last few years, it feels like the idea has simply been "Whatever schedule gets us to 20 wins is what we want" -- with virtually no concern over exciting the fan base or preparing our own team for conference play.

Two other teams on my wish list from the old MCC days: St. Louis and Dayton. Both play in the Atlantic 10 now, but you never know.

I just love everything that's been happening. Walter's hire. Some solid assistants. The radio network. A more-attractive schedule. Increased season-ticket sales. . .

The University's choices were to either go big or give up, and I'm thrilled they've chosen the former.

I really like the home and home concept. Seems like a really good idea for mid major conferences. Keeps RPI strong and you can get a quality opponent in the Ford. Hopefully, we can swap A 10 opponents for MAC... but you have to start somewhere.